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| Mending bridges in Mostar |
| Fri, 09 May 2008 11:02:17 EDT |
The city of Mostar lies at a crossroads of cultures: just inland from the Adriatic coast, in the southern part of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Mostar -- which suffered horribly when its warring neighborhoods turned it into a killing zone -- provided me with one of the richest experiences of my travel year.  |
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| 7 tourist traps you love |
| Fri, 09 May 2008 15:21:22 EDT |
Back in September, Budget Travel asked for feedback about bona fide, no-holds-barred tourist traps that readers loved anyway. Here are the top picks.  |
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| Quiet on the set in Wilmington, N.C. |
| Fri, 09 May 2008 11:37:07 EDT |
Some people call Wilmington, North Carolina, "Hollywood East" because of all the movies and TV shows filmed here. In the last three decades, more than 400 feature films, documentaries and television series have been shot and edited around town, drawing notable actors from Andy Griffith to Richard Gere.  |
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| Troubleshooter: Lost luggage in Las Vegas |
| Thu, 08 May 2008 14:51:13 EDT |
On a nonstop flight to Las Vegas, Spirit Airlines loses Michael Germano's checked luggage. He files a missing luggage report and a lost luggage claim, but the airline is ignoring his requests for compensation. What's going on, and how can Germano get Spirit to respond?  |
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| Plane flies across Atlantic with missing panel |
| Thu, 08 May 2008 11:51:28 EDT |
An American Airlines plane flew from Dallas to Paris even though a "large panel" fell off the underside as the flight took off, the airline said in a memo to pilots.  |
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| Hottest beaches of Central America |
| Fri, 9 May 2008 17:39:35 GMT |
 The appeal of Central American beaches is an offbeat and organic sexiness that blends together visitors of all sorts. The beaches in this list stand out in terms of raw beauty, exotic draw and high potential for pleasure.
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| Top 10 extreme vacations |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 22:53:21 GMT |
 If orbiting the Earth, bungee-jumping from a tower on the Las Vegas Strip, or getting up-close-and-personal with a gorilla sounds like your idea of a good time, you're in luck.
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| Unbelievable underwater adventures |
| Fri, 9 May 2008 17:40:30 GMT |
 It was almost a century ago, on a cold and starry April night in the north Atlantic, that the unthinkable occurred: A giant iceberg tore through the underbelly of the RMS Titanic, sending the “unsinkable” ship to a frosty grave, and claiming the lives of nearly 1,500 passengers onboard. For more than 70 years, the ship’s secrets lay on the ocean floor.
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| Fabulous gifts of adventure for every kind of mom |
| Wed, 7 May 2008 20:33:23 GMT |
 Another flowery card and a “World’s Greatest Mom” coffee mug? You can do better. This year, give the woman who raised you — or who’s helping to raise your children — something that’s tons more fun.
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| America’s most visited tourist attractions |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 16:24:36 GMT |
 From the sensational shows at SeaWorld, to the thundering falls of Niagara — ranking the 25 most popular cultural, natural, and entertainment sites across the U.S.
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| 'Sex and the City' fans flocking to New York |
| Fri, 9 May 2008 19:29:22 GMT |
 Forget the Empire State Building. Some New York tourists are eager to see the city's other landmarks: Carrie's stoop, Charlotte's gallery and that restaurant where Samantha threw a martini in a boyfriend's face.
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| Cabo San Lucas air/hotel, from $496 |
| Fri, 9 May 2008 16:35:33 GMT |
 Spend a long weekend in this popular port-of-call city on the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, home to glitzy resorts, sprawling golf courses, and a sizzling nightlife.
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| Vietnam packages now start at just $1,849 |
| Fri, 9 May 2008 16:50:56 GMT |
| The fascinating country of Vietnam has finally shed its war-ridden image and recently emerged as one of Southeast Asia’s hottest destinations. With the stellar packages we found, you can check out its spectacular landscapes, fragrant cuisine and bustling cities without squandering your savings. |
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| Top 3 airlines boost fuel charge by $20 |
| Fri, 9 May 2008 17:04:19 GMT |
 The three biggest U.S. carriers said Thursday they have again raised ticket prices, this time by $20 round-trip, to recoup rapidly rising fuel costs.
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| Hawaiian most expensive state to vacation in |
| Fri, 9 May 2008 20:56:23 GMT |
 Hawaii is the most expensive state to vacation in, by far, costing two adults an average of $793 a day for food and lodging alone, according to a AAA survey released Monday.
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| China: Do-it-yourself travel |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 21:43:06 GMT |
 China is one of those places where there has long been a real appeal to being on a tour. Having expert help to organize the logistics (and a bilingual guide on the ground) takes some of the anxiety out of visiting what can be a fairly overwhelming country.
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| American Airlines plane loses panel in flight |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 20:29:55 GMT |
 Federal regulators said Thursday they are investigating how an American Airlines jet lost a panel from its belly shortly after taking off from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport before continuing on across the Atlantic and landing safely in Paris.
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| Airline crashes up, but deaths down, study finds |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 22:07:12 GMT |
| Deadly crashes in Brazil, Africa and Southeast Asia last year led to the first global uptick in serious jetliner accidents in a decade, an international aviation trade group said Thursday. |
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| Senate inaction on FAA bill hurts passengers |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 19:55:23 GMT |
 When the Senate froze debate this week on a bill that would refund and reorganize the Federal Aviation Administration, it also froze travelers’ hopes that badly needed changes in the nation’s aviation system would come about any time soon.
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| Hard Rock Park opens with Zeppelin coaster |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 16:28:21 GMT |
 The Led Zeppelin classic "Whole Lotta Love" throbs from the 1,200-watt sound system as the slick silver and white roller coaster nears the top of its serpentine track.
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| Testing in-flight cell phone service |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 17:16:55 GMT |
 "It's an invasion! Let us alone!" That was Pierre Rondot's reaction last Thursday to a flight attendant's announcement that, as part of a three-month experiment, passengers were free to use their cell phones to make voice calls during Air France flight #2142 between Paris and Geneva.
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| Orlando air/hotel, 5 nights, from $697 |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 16:28:33 GMT |
 Dine for free and get into all four Disney parks when you book this late-summer air/hotel package from Southwest Airlines Vacations.
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| Deals to Bermuda’s pink-sand beaches |
| Thu, 8 May 2008 16:28:37 GMT |
| Thanks to its Atlantic setting, the pink-sanded island chain of Bermuda is only coming into high season now, at the same time as northern states kick into high gear. While this British-owned archipelago is renowned for its high price tags, deals can still be found to this refined spot, where Old World charms, historic towns, and plentiful golf courses abound. |
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| The 10 most stylish cities in the world |
| Wed, 7 May 2008 17:31:14 GMT |
 Paris has La Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. New York is home to Fifth and Madison avenues. But no other city can match London's cosmopolitan vibe. From Berlin to Barcelona, these 10 buzz-worthy spots epitomize cool.
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